Kid Friendly Attractions in Carbondale
South Thompson Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
This is a popular bike loop route from Carbondale to Redstone. There is very little water along the trail...
Schofield Pass Four-Wheel Drive Road
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
Schofield was an old mining town and is now a ghost town with a number of old building still standing. The first portion of the road passes through a narrow, steep canyon which contains a number of picturesque water falls...
Holy Cross Wilderness-Sopris Ranger District Wilderness Area
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
Spy the key landmark, Mount of the Holy Cross...
Nast Trailhead
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The trailhead marks the beginning of the trail to Nast Lake, a popular site for fishermen...
Upper Fryingpan General Forest Area
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The Upper Fryingpan General Forest Area consists of the region east of Ruedi Reservoir. It provides access to numerous recreation opportunities both on land and water...
Thompson Creek Four-Wheel Drive Road
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
Thompson Creek Road provides access for many hiking and biking trails including the following: South Thompson, Lake Ridge Lakes, Mid Thompson, South Branch of Mid Thompson and Dexter Park. It passes through aspen groves and crosses many small streams...
Dearhamer Picnic Ground
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
Dearhamer is 32 miles east of Carbondale. It is located on the Fryingpan River and east of Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 ft...
Mid Thompson Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
You travel through aspens and meadows with some wild flowers. Horses use the area all year long, especially during the fall hunting seasons...
Sopris Ranger District
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The Sopris Ranger District surround the communities of Carbondale, Basalt, Redstone and Marble...
Chapman Campground
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
Chapman Campground is located adjacent to the Fryingpan River. If you are an angler, the lower Fryingpan is classified as a gold medal water by the Colorado Division of Wildlife...
Cattle Creek Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The trail travels through aspens and meadows with patches of spruce and fir. It is hard to follow at times so be sure and carry a compass and map...
Lower Fryingpan General Forest Area
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The Lower Fryingpan General Forest Area consists of the region west of Ruedi Reservoir. It provides access to numerous recreation opportunities both on land and water...
Little Mattie Picnic Ground
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
Little Mattie is 25 miles east of Carbondale. It is located on Reudi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 ft...
Last Chance Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The trail crosses Last Chance Creek near the beginning and then is an easy walk through meadows most of the way. It ends at the junction with Tellurium Lake trail...
Ruedi Boat Ramp & Picnic Ground
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The Ruedi Boat Ramp and Picnic Ground is located adjacent to Little Maud, Little Mattie and Mollie B Campgrounds, near the west end of Ruedi Reservoir...
